The Town operates a Transit service with two ways of getting a ride:
- Limited Fixed Route service
- On-Demand service
Limited Fixed Route service
This features 35 stops across town (see map) on a convenient hourly schedule and operates weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm, (effective March 9). Bus schedule and signage indicate how many minutes past the hour the bus is scheduled to arrive, with no booking necessary.
Click map at right to enlarge. Download printable pdf here.
On-Demand Service
Cobourg Transit offers an On-Demand service in addition to its Limited Fixed Route. Effective March 9, the On-Demand service level will expand during the final two hours of the weekdays, with two buses operating instead of one.
Hours of On-Demand Transit operation are:
- Monday to Friday 6:15 am to 9 pm (last booking 8:45 pm)
- Saturday 8:15 am to 6:45 pm (last booking 6:30 pm)
- Sunday 8:45 am to 3:45 pm (last booking 3:30 pm)
On-Demand Transit Trips can be requested in advance (up to one week) or same day. The On-Demand system allows for easy booking with 184 stops throughout Town. Riders may book by either downloading the "Cobourg Transit" App on Google Play Store or Apple App Store, booking at https://book.cobourgtransit.rideco.com, or calling 905-373-0582. (Most people use the app or web site).
Fares
- Cash Fare $2.50
- Children 5 and under Free
Monthly passes are available for adults, seniors and students as well as 10 and 20 ride passes for adults – see Town Transit page https://www.cobourg.ca/transit for more on passes and where to buy them.
No Service on Public Holidays
Specifically, no service on these days:
- Good Friday
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving Monday
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
Reduced service on Christmas and New Year's eves. Service finishes at 5:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm
WHEELS
Cobourg Transit offers an origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders. Riders who are unable to utilize the Conventional, stop-to-stop, transit service due to cognitive, physical, sensory, visual or environmental limitations, may apply for the WHEELS program. For additional information, please visit www.Cobourg.ca/wheels.
For more information about Cobourg Transit, including route maps, schedules, and fare details, please visit www.Cobourg.ca/transit. For any questions, please contact Customer Service at
Town Web page
For Route maps, see the Transit page on Town’s web site. Brochures are also available at municipal buildings including Victoria Hall, the Cobourg Community Centre and the Cobourg Public Library.
Port Hope to Cobourg Shuttle
The Port Hope-Cobourg Express Shuttle makes trips to Cobourg twice per hour.
Schedule:
Port Hope Town Hall (56 Queen Street) :00 and :30
Northumberland Mall at :10 and :40, every hour during operation.
Northumberland Hills Hospital at :14 and :44
Cobourg Walmart at :15 and :45
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 8:00 pm (Last shuttle 7:40 pm) Last shuttle leaves Port Hope Town Hall for Cobourg at 7:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Last shuttle 3:40 pm)
Sunday and Holidays
No Service
Shuttle Fare: Adult (ages 18 to 54) $2.50; Senior, children and youth (ages 4 to 17) $2.00
For more information on Port Hope Transit Service please call (905) 885-2431.